Basketball (Euroleague)
MUSTAFA KARAKURUM
Project Finance Manager
Istanbul,34
Summary
Dynamic Finance Project Manager with a proven track record at T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş., excelling in project finance and relationship building. Led a team of 13, fostering professional growth and streamlining operations, with a knack for meticulous planning and effective communication. Achieved significant milestones in stakeholder partnerships and financial negotiations, demonstrating exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Project Manager
T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
04.2021 - Current
- Management and Coordination : Overseeing Ziraat Bank's project finance team of 13 members, providing strategic direction and support to foster professional development within the team.
- Team Guidance and Development : Offering guidance and support to team members, contributing to their professional growth and ensuring their alignment with organizational goals.
- Process Coordination : Coordinating all internal processes related to project financing through the team, ensuring efficient and seamless operations.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration : Collaborating closely with the legal, commercial, and risk departments to align on project requirements and streamline approval processes.
- Stakeholder Relationship Management : Maintaining and strengthening relationships with clients, sponsors, lenders, and other external stakeholders to drive project success and foster long-term partnerships.
- Project Financing Origination and Negotiation : Actively participating in the origination of project financing deals, negotiating with borrowers and/or sponsors, and structuring financial terms to meet the project's objectives.
- Reporting and Approval Coordination : Preparing and presenting detailed reports on project structures or specific requirements to upper management. Coordinating the approval processes to ensure project alignment and timely execution.
Project Finance Team Leader
T.C.Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Independent Consultant Coordination : Managing the selection and appointment of independent consultants (technical, legal, financial, commercial, etc.) relevant to each transaction to ensure expert input and advice.
- Document Review and Risk Analysis : Conducting thorough reviews of project documentation and due diligence materials to identify potential risks and key business or project value drivers.
- Transaction Management : Engaging in all aspects of transactions, from negotiating term sheets and agreements to overseeing the credit process, financial modeling, and documentation, through to financial close while working closely with legal and other counsel.
- Internal Department Liaison : Facilitating collaboration with multiple internal departments to negotiate and finalize commercial terms and agreements effectively.
- Debt Facility Management : Coordinating the formalities for drawdown and repayment of debt facilities, and monitoring compliance with financing conditions and obligations throughout the project's lifecycle.
Project Finance Specialist
T.C.Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
04.2015 - 11.2019
Project Finance Analyst
T.C.Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
02.2013 - 04.2015
Commercial Banking Portfolio Assistant
T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş. Karaköy(Istanbul) Branch
06.2011 - 02.2013
Education
Banking-Finance
Ziraat Bankası Banking School
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Business Administration
Yıldız Teknik Üniveritesi / Yıldız Technical Uni.
Istanbul06.2009
Çankırı Fen Lisesi / Çankırı Science High School
Çankırı, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Interests
Vinyl collection
Travelling
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Project Manager
T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
04.2021 - Current
Project Finance Team Leader
T.C.Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
11.2019 - 04.2021
Project Finance Specialist
T.C.Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
04.2015 - 11.2019
Project Finance Analyst
T.C.Ziraat Bankası A.Ş.
02.2013 - 04.2015
Commercial Banking Portfolio Assistant
T.C. Ziraat Bankası A.Ş. Karaköy(Istanbul) Branch
06.2011 - 02.2013
Banking-Finance
Ziraat Bankası Banking School
04.2001 -
Çankırı Fen Lisesi / Çankırı Science High School
04.2001 -
Business Administration
Yıldız Teknik Üniveritesi / Yıldız Technical Uni.